Research Engineer, Machine Learning
About The Position
Anduril’s Lattice software platform integrates together many sensors into a single cohesive view of the world, providing needed context for our users. AI Engineers on Anduril’s Frontier AI team build edge-compatible, generative AI systems into the Lattice software platform to provide features and products that improve autonomy and reduce cognitive burden on the warfighter. Specific applications include but are not limited to automating mission planning, battle-space understanding, voice-control of assets, and enabling higher-levels of autonomy. WHAT YOU'LL DO Distill and fine-tune transformer architectures so they can be deployed onto edge devices or compute denied environments Propose and prototype LLM-based Agentic systems that help solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field Develop and maintain mission relevant benchmarks Work cross-functionally with different business lines across Anduril to help discover and scope new research problems
Requirements
- BS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years experience developing and benchmarking ML algorithms
- Experience pushing and maintaining ML algorithms in production
- Strong Python skills with experience in ML frameworks such as PyTorch
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience fine-tuning transformer-based model
- Experience deploying deep-learning based models to edge devices or air gapped environments
- Prior experience in defense tech or start-up
Responsibilities
- Distill and fine-tune transformer architectures so they can be deployed onto edge devices or compute denied environments
- Propose and prototype LLM-based Agentic systems that help solve real world problems, leveraging the latest state-of-the-art techniques in the field
- Develop and maintain mission relevant benchmarks
- Work cross-functionally with different business lines across Anduril to help discover and scope new research problems
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
- Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
- Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
- Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
